German Handcraft Union Criticizes Proposed Building Energy Law Overhaul
Jörg Dittrich, president of the Zentralverband Deutsches Handwerk (ZDH), warned that the reforms to the Building Energy Act could…
Academic Parents Add 37 Minutes Each Day To Child Care For Kids Under Five
In a recent study by the Federal Institute for Population Research, parents whose partner holds a university degree…
Germany Electric Car Share Grows Too Slow to Meet Climate Goals
Electric vehicle adoption is rising in Germany, but the growth remains too slow to achieve rapid climate neutrality…
Germany Launches €59m Program to Restore Small River Floodplains
The Federal Environment Ministry is launching a new €59 million program to restore the floodplains of smaller rivers. Environment…
Germany’s Federal Budget Ramps Up Social and Interest Costs Drive Growing Deficit
German federal spending has outpaced revenue from 2014 to 2024 by a wide margin. According to a report…
Eurojackpot 3 20 27 37 44 Euro 1 2 Tuesday Draw Odds 1 in 140 Million
The Eurojackpot draw was held on Tuesday evening, and the numbers selected were 3, 20, 27, 37, 44,…
German Finance Ministry Eyes EU Minimum Share for Infrastructure to Protect National Interests Under Buy European Rules
In the German federal government, willingness to adopt “Buy European” rules grows as a means to safeguard domestic…
State Stake Paves Faster Grid Expansion, Tennet CEO Meyerjurgen Says
Tim Meyerjürgens, the chief executive of Tennet Germany, underscored the advantages of the announced government entry into the company. “If…
WHO Launches $1 Billion Global Appeal to Provide Health Care for Millions in Humanitarian Crises
The World Health Organization has launched a global appeal to guarantee millions of people in humanitarian crises and…
Özdemir Plans EU Rules to Tackle Chinese Automakers Ahead of Baden-Württemberg Vote
Cem Özdemir, the Greens’ top candidate for Baden‑Württemberg’s state election, has said that, if he wins, he could…
French Budget Approved Lecornu Govt Survives Two No Confidence Votes
The French government survived two no‑confidence votes in the National Assembly before finally passing the budget for the…
Rhein Resists CDU Business Union Cutback Demands
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) has opposed the latest demands of the Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) and the CDU’s Economic…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
Berlin Notes Iran’s Terror Designation of EU Forces While Prioritizing Soldier Safety
The German Federal Ministry of Defence acknowledged that Iran has announced it would label the armed forces of…
DAX Bounces Into Green as European Data Drives Momentum
The DAX, after a weak start to Monday’s trading day, moved into positive territory by midday. Around 12:30 p.m.…
Enzo Weber Frowns on Markus Söder’s Extra Hour of Work Plan
Labor market researcher Enzo Weber criticized CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal for an extra hour of work each week. “It…
Five Arrests Made Over Allegied Russian Embargo Violations
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on Monday that five individuals had been arrested on suspicion of violating…
Rafah Crossing Reopens for People After Nearly Year Long Closure
The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has partially resumed operations after nearly a year of…
German Retail Sales Surge 2.7% Real in 2025
In 2025, German retail generated a real sales increase of 2.7 % and a nominal rise of 3.8 % compared…
Politicians Demand Consequences After Fatal Hamburg Subway Attack
After a deadly incident at a Hamburg U‑station, politicians called for clear consequences. On Thursday evening an 18‑year‑old…
Merz Hails Late Süssmuth as Great Politician and Beacon of Democracy
On Sunday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz honored the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth, describing her as a “great politician” and…
CDU in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern Rejects AfD Collaboration as Daniel Peters Declares No Alliances
Daniel Peters, the CDU’s lead candidate for Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, rejected every possibility of working with the AfD. “I rule…
Germany’s Defence Ministry Boosts In-Flight Internet on Government Jets
The German Ministry of Defence is working to improve the internet connections on its government aircraft. Reports of…
Ukraine Russia Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Wednesday
The direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will resume only on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Selesnicki…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Wadephul Heads to Indo-Pacific to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said that he aims to strengthen partnerships during his upcoming trip to the…
CDU Economic Council Pushes for Workers Agenda Strikes Harder on Berlin
The CDU’s Economic Council has stepped up pressure on the federal government, demanding a new “Agenda for workers”.…
NRW CDU Launches Motion to Crack Down on Social Benefit Abuse by Criminal Gangs
The CDU in North Rhine‑Westphalia (NRW) plans to curb the abuse of social benefits by criminal gangs. In…
Germany Warns About Remote Access Threats to Chinese Electric Cars
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned that networked Chinese electric vehicles carry…
German Economics Institute President Moritz Schularick Calls for War Czar at Chancellor Office to Coordinate Germany Economics Defence and Foreign Policy
Moritz Schularick, president of the Institute for World Economics in Kiel, has called for greater coordination of Germany’s…
Defense Minister Promises No Humiliation During New Draft Caution Against Intimate Exams
During the new conscription exams, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) said there will be no humiliations. He told…
German Thinktank Leader Says Europe Will Need a Decade to Become Military Independent from the US
Jana Puglierin, head of the Berlin office of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says Germany and the…
Hannover 96 Wins in Magdeburg While Nurnberg Draws in Nürnberg
On the 20th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, 1. FC Nürnberg settled for a 1-1 draw against Preußen Münster, while Hannover 96…
German Federal Government Welcomes Syrian‑Kurdish Agreement to Foster Peaceful Integration and Stable, Inclusive Syria
The German government welcomed the agreement reached on Friday between the Syrian government and the Greek alliance Syria’s…
Rainer Temporarily Suspends EU Catch System for Illegal Fishing Orders National Fikon II Use
Minister Alois Rainer of the CSU has suspended the use of the EU’s “Catch” system and instructed the Federal…
Employment Falls Slightly in December as German Workforce Shrinks by 5,000
In December 2025, about 45.9 million people who reside in Germany (domestic concept) were employed. According to provisional calculations from…
Thuringia Faces Rising Unemployment in January
Unemployment in Thuringia climbed in January. The Federal Employment Agency reported that 74,146 people were registered as unemployed…
DAX Rises to a Strong Start Ahead of GDP Inflation Data
The German DAX opened the Friday trading day on a positive note. At about 9:30 am the index was…
Debt‑Brake Reform Commission Stalled Over Key Point Disagreement
The commission established by the red‑black coalition to overhaul the debt brake has made very slow progress to…
German Government Faces Uncertain Costs for New Gas Power Plants, EU Deal Leaves Consumers in Limbo
After reaching a framework agreement with the European Commission on building new gas power plants, it remains unclear…
Medico International Warns of New Syrian Civil War Amid Kurdish‑North Offensive
In light of the Syrian government’s offensive in the Kurdish‑controlled northeast, the aid organisation Medico International has warned…
Stuttgart Clinches Late Europa Playoff Win While Freiburg Drops 0-1 in Lille
On the final day of the Europa League group stage, VfB Stuttgart secured a 3‑2 victory over BSC Young Boys, while…
US Stock Market Mixed As Microsoft Shares Plunge
U.S. stock markets showed mixed results on Thursday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
WWF Urges Broad Climate Action After Leipzig Court Ruling
The WWF welcomed the decision of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig against the coalition government’s climate protection…
CDU Open to Participation in European Nuclear Weapons
Chairman of the Defense Committee Thomas Röwekamp (CDU) told the TV channel “Welt” on Thursday that German participation…
Merz Highlights German‑Lithuanian Military Ties, Calls Both Unwavering Allies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, underscored the close cooperation between Germany and Lithuania, especially in…
Greenland Outraged Over German Satire Skit Fuels Fury
A satirical stunt by German comedian Maxi Schafroth has sparked outrage in Greenland. According to T‑Online, the cabaret performer-who…
Merz Urges European Unity as Global Power Play Ahead of New World Order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, said that the global order is currently reshaping itself and that this…
German Airports Record 207.2 Million Passengers in 2025
In 2025 Germany’s main airports recorded 207.2 million passengers, a 3.9 % increase over 2024 according to Destatis. The total…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls Mercosur and India Free‑Trade Deals a Gateway to the Future
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer-who represents the Greens-describes the European free‑trade agreements with the Mercosur countries and with…
German Lotto 6 out of 49 Wednesday Draw 28 January 2025 Numbers Revealed
the winning numbers were 9, 11, 25, 35, 37, and 44, with a super number of 3.. The…
Sahra Wagenknecht Rejects Ending Eight-Hour Workday
Sahra Wagenknecht criticises the planned elimination of the daily maximum working hours, calling it a mistake. She argues that…
629 German Citizens Send Six-Figure Donation to Reduce Federal Debt
Last year, 629 citizens transferred money into the federal debt-repayment account. The total amount was €123,107.69-about €49,000 more…
CDU Pushes for Minimum Wage Exemptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
The Union appears to be preparing a fresh push to exempt seasonal farm workers from the minimum wage.…
CDU pushes mobile‑phone “no‑use” zones in German schools through Grade 10
The CDU plans to campaign for “handy protection zones” in every German school. According to a proposal sent…
Bundeswehr Launches Action Plan to Address Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Paratroopers
The Bundeswehr is taking new steps after allegations of sexualised misconduct within its paratrooper units. To protect soldierly…
German Interior Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Jewish Life on Holocaust Memorial Day
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) told the news channel “Welt” that Germany takes…
CDU Skips Vote on Redefining Climate Neutrality in February Emphasizes Green Goals While Safeguarding Economic Competitiveness
The CDU will not vote at its February plenary meeting on whether to dilute the definition of climate…
Almost Half of 800,000 Care Home Residents Now Need Welfare – 353,575 Count in 2024
Nearly half of nursing‑home residents-about 44 %-depend on social assistance. As of 2024, data obtained by the Bündnis Soziale…
Auto Club Europe Sounds Alarm Over Unlikely Driver’s License Price Cuts
The Auto Club Europa (ACE) does not expect the planned measures by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder to…
AfD Calls for Sweeping Policy Overhaul in Sachsen-Anhalt Ahead of September Election
The AfD is demanding a fundamental realignment of all policy areas ahead of the Sachsen‑Anhalt state election. “Welt”…
German Weather Service Cuts Severe Weather Alerts as Frost and Heavy Snow Dwindle
The German Meteorological Service (DWD) has lifted all official severe‑weather warnings for black ice and heavy snowfall as…
Dax Holds Near Low as Earnings Awaited by Investors
30 p..m., a 0.2 % drop from Friday’s close. Market analyst Andreas Lipkow noted that investors at the start of…
Germany Open to Chancellor’s Visit to U.S. Soccer World Cup
The German government says it is open to the Chancellor visiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the…
German Business Confidence Remains Steady as Ifo Index Stays Flat in January
The Ifo Institute’s latest survey shows that German companies’ overall mood has remained unchanged. In the January snapshot,…
Auto Giants Save €4.2 Billion in Fines After EU Lowers CO2 Limits
The automotive sector has saved up to €4.2 billion in penalties thanks to the EU Commission’s relaxation of CO2…
AfD Forms New Working Group As It Prepares for Possible State Power
The AfD is preparing internally for a potential role in governments across several German states. According to the…
Haus & Grund Warns GEG Reform Will Fail Without Faster Action by Union and SPD
The negotiations over a reform of Germany’s Building Energy Act (GEG) have stalled, prompting industry groups to warn…
German Defence Minister Demands Trump Apologise for Afghanistan Comments
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius demanded that U.S. President Donald Trump apologize for his remarks about Afghanistan. In a pre‑recorded…
Freiburg snatch 2-1 win over Cologne in Bundesliga clash
During the late‑night match of the 19th day in the Bundesliga, SC Freiburg defeated 1. FC Köln 2‑1.The visitors took the…
Schalke Rescues Late Draw With Karaman Equalizer Against Kaiserslautern
At the 19th round of the 2. Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 managed a last‑minute draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. In the 90th minute,…
USA Winter Storm Paralyzes Power Grid and Halts Flights Across South
A severe winter storm across the United States has triggered widespread power outages and significant disruptions to air…
Deutsche Bahn Targets Sixty Percent Punctuality on Long Distance Trains Despite Record Number of Site Works
Despite a record number of construction sites, Deutsche Bahn aims to noticeably boost long‑distance service punctuality this year. Philipp…
US ICE Shooting Claims Another Life
A 51‑year‑old man has died after being shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed on…
Augsburg Stuns Bayern 2-1 in Bundesliga victory
On the 19th matchday of the Bundesliga, FC Augsburg defeated FC Bayern Munich 2-1 at home-Bayern’s first home…
Entry‑Level Workers in Germany Face Longer Job Hunt Amid Skills Shortage Over One‑Fifth Wait Over Six Months for First Job
New professionals in Germany are taking longer than ever to secure their first jobs, even though the country…
Denmark Expands Arctic Alliance With Germany After Recent Expedition
Danish Army Chief Michael Wiggers announced that, following an exploratory mission in the Arctic a few days earlier, Denmark…
Denmark’s Army Chief Demands NATO Steps for Arctic Security
Denmark’s army chief, General Michael Wiggers, demanded that NATO take concrete steps to increase security in the Arctic. “We…
Study Reveals Millions of Electric Car Charging Stations Could Be Built at Lower Cost Than Believed
A study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI) indicates that building a functional charging…
Education Minister Karin Prien CDU Unveils Strategy to Boost Support for Boys
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) stresses that boys need better support. “We can’t focus only on girls and completely ignore…
Roma Triumphs Over Stuttgart 2-0 in Europa League Thanks to Pisilli’s Double
On the seventh day of the Europa League group stage, AS Roma secured a 2-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart at…
US Stock Markets Rise While Gold Prices Surge
U.S. stock markets finished higher on Thursday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was…
4.8 Million German Jobs Hit by Minimum Wage Rise with 12 Percent Remaining Below Pay Floor
A 2025 earnings survey by Germany’s federal statistical office (Destatis) shows that the January 1, 2026 minimum‑wage rise to €13.90…
Germany Sees Spike in November Traffic Injuries With 28,400 Hurt and 1% Increase From the Previous Year
In November 2025, German road traffic statistics show that roughly 28,400 people were injured in accidents-a figure that is…
CDU SPD Push for Stricter Online Sick Note Rules
In the debate over the sale of online sick notes, coalition health policymakers backed the family‑doctor lobby’s call…
Blood & Sinners Breaks Record with 16 Oscar Nominations
Blood and Sinners, a horror film, has set a new record with 16 Oscar nominations. The Academy of…
Germany Rises to 96 % of LNG Imports from the US, Reaching 101 TWh in 2025
Germany’s reliance on liquid natural gas (LNG) supplied by the United States has grown noticeably. Official U.S. export…
Germany Pushing More People Away Than Before Revealed by Federal Police Data
According to the German federal government, the number of people being deported has risen more than in recent…
Trump Announces Settlement in Greenland Conflict – No Tariffs Imposed
President Donald Trump announced that the tariffs he had threatened to impose on February 1, in connection with a…
AfD Eyes Own German Radio Station
The AfD is exploring the possibility of launching its own radio station in Germany. Party leaders are expected…
Bayern Battle Through Saint‑Gilloise Setback to Book Champions League Quarter Final Spot
Bayern Munich secured an important home victory in the Champions League, defeating Union Saint‑Gilloise 2‑0 to lock in…
US Stock Markets Surge as Trump Reverses European Tariffs
The U.S. stock markets reacted with a wave of relief on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced that he…
Eintracht Frankfurt Bow Out of Champions League After Baku Blunder vs Qarabag
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Champions League hopes ended in Baku after a 3‑2 defeat to Qarabag that came on a…
Study Finds Germany Heavily Dependent on U.S. Defense Supplies Despite Rising Military Spending
Globally, two‑thirds of all defense‑sector startups are located in the United States. The superpower also dominates the large‑enterprise…
German Producer Prices Fall 2.5 Percent YoY in December 2025
The prices for investment goods were on average 1.9 percent higher in 2025 than in 2024. Household goods increased…
Left Demands Immediate Ban on Syrian Deportations Amid Kurds Conflict
Leader of the Left party Ines Schwerdtner demanded a suspension of the repatriation of Syrian refugees amid the advance…
Hubig demands harsher punishments and restraints for men to curb domestic violence
German Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) will protect women better against partner violence – with ankle‑cuffs for noticeable…
Communities Back CDU’s Push for Automated Permit Approvals
The Association of Towns and Municipalities says the proposals, however, do not go far enough and that administrations…
EU Greens Demand Financial Bazooka Against Trump, Call for Stop on US Treasury Bonds
After the Danish pension fund sold its U.S. Treasury bonds in protest over the Greenland dispute, Green MEP…
Doctors Warn Against Ending Phone Sick Notes
Beier sees no problems with shorter sickness certifications, such as for respiratory illnesses, but with longer absences. “This…
Tottenham Dominates Wounded Dortmund 2-0 as Leverkusen Loses to Pisa
Despite some substitutions and efforts in the second half, Leverkusen could not breach the Greek’s compact defence. The…